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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348.23, 520.97 and 279.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348.23, 520.97 and 279.88 is: 418.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348.23 : 520.97 = 279.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348.23/520.97 = 279.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348.23x = 520.97 × 279.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348.23x = 145,806.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,806.38/348.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.70

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